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Last week, KFC switched its delivery contract to DHL, which blamed "operational issues" for the supply disruption.

The distribution network uses software developed by the firm Quick Service Logistics (QSL).

The issue affected both the drive-thru and restaurants - along with the KFC in Cleethorpes Market Place.

The KFC in the Market Place is also affected by the delivery issue

Today, Monday, February 19, a spokesperson for KFC confirmed that the Cleethorpes Meridian Point branch remained closed but a delivery was anticipated today. They said: "We're still awaiting a delivery, we've been let down by the drivers.

"It's a driver issue but we've been told we can get one today."

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It is hoped that KFC will be able to re-open later this afternoon after 4pm and perhaps be able to serve food once again by 5pm for the tea-time rush. The case is also the same at the KFC Birchin Way restaurant and drive-thru in Grimsby.

Whilst the Market Place venue spokesperson said they hoped to have some news late this afternoon.

Crowds queue for the opening of the Taco Bell restaurant in Cleethorpes on July 19, 2016 (Image: Rick Byrne)

A spokesperson for Taco Bell confirmed that they were still closed today but did not know when they would be likely re-open again.